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A report for the planning application states: "It is a prominent building in the centre of the town, but has unfortunately been vacant for several years now and has deteriorated in its appearance, becoming an increasing eye sore in the middle of Horncastle.

"We believe these shops will be an asset to the town and help to bring more people to the area.

"No alterations have been made to the front of the building retaining it's original stonework, windows and doors."

The clothes shop included in the application, Grace's Boutique' has already opened at the former pub.

The report states: "Due to our client#s time scale the clothes shop has already been finished to a high specification and we have had nothing but praise from everyone who has either been in the shop or from passers by."

The ladies' fashion shop opened to the public on November 12 and has been very well received by locals.

Some of the plans submitted to East Lindsey District Council (Image: Rob Bradley)

Ms Kingston said: "It's been fantastic. Local councillors have been in and have said how impressed they have been with it.

"So many shops are closing now in Horncastle, the high street is dying a little bit. Hopefully this has appeal to a lot of people."